Regression of Milk Production on Forage Production and Forage Consumption¹

Abstract

Synopsis Milk yield was correlated with forage yield and consumption, when expressed on a per acre basis, and regression equations are given to show this relation. Milk production per cow was of greater economic significance than milk production per acre. Returns were higher for orchardgrass plus Ladino clover than for orchardgrass plus N fertilization.

An Evaluation of Nitrogen Fertilization in Legume‐Grass and All‐Grass Pasture1

“…The application of nitrogen to legume-grass pasture was studied by Austenson ( 1). Under irrigation, orchardgrass-Ladino clover fertilized with 30 pounds of nitrogen per acre was compared with orchardgrass alone fertilized with 210 pounds of nitrogen.…”

Effects of nitrogen and cutting management on root growth and productivity of a Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens L.) pasture

“…Although dry matter production was the same, stands consisting of 30 to 45% legumes were found to significantly increase milk production acre -1 compared to stands of pure grass (Austenson et al, 1959). Similarly, a study conducted by Williams (1967) showed that the number of calves per cow and the weaning weights of the calves were greater for cows grazing grass-legume mixed pastures than for those cows grazing pastures fertilized with N.…”

Yield and chemical composition of Poa pratensis and Bromus inermis as a function of applied nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

“…Optimum N and P rates at specified N, P and bluegrass prices, predicted yields, and gross and net returns [4][5][6] Optimum N and P rates at specified E, P and beef prices, predicted beef produc tion and gross and net returns 53 Table 50. Treatment number, percent N, P and K and associated yield of bromegrass at the Grundy-Shelby location 167 Table 51.…”